Tunisia: Child mortality

The latest value from 2024 is 12 deaths per 1000 births, a decline from 13 deaths per 1000 births in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 24 deaths per 1000 births, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for Tunisia from 1962 to 2024 is 78 deaths per 1000 births. The minimum value, 12 deaths per 1000 births, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 273 deaths per 1000 births was recorded in 1962. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.